Business Development Manager

Sysco GB; North East; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service supplier is looking for a Business Development Manager to join their Independent Sales Team in the North East of the UK. The role involves driving growth through new business opportunities and building strong relationships with clients. Key benefits include a competitive salary, uncapped bonus potential, and opportunities for professional growth. The perfect candidate will have experience in field sales and a customer-centric approach. This position offers flexibility with remote work opportunities.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Uncapped bonus potential

Home-based contract

Additional holiday purchase options

Learning & Development programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in a field sales role driving growth and results.
• Ability to maintain strong customer relationships.
• Confident with new technology to enhance customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Research and close new business opportunities.
• Build strong customer relationships.
• Monitor market activity for competitive insight.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Experience

B2B Sales

Marketing

Cold Calling

Account Management

Territory Management

Salesforce

CRM Software

Negotiation

Lead Generation

Tools

Salesforce

CRM Software

Job description

Business Development Manager - Home / Field based - Durham / Sunderland / Tyneside

Up to 35,000 uncapped bonus potential company car or car allowance & home-based Excellent Company Benefits

Here at Brakes we’ve got ambitious growth plans so if you want to be a part shaping the future of our independent business joining a team at the cutting edge of foodservice trends then we have a fantastic opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our Independent Sales Team.

Key Accountabilities

• Research prospect and close new Independent business opportunities and maintain a consistently healthy pipeline.
• Build and leverage strong customer relationships through a natural curiosity in the Independent sector.
• Deliver profitable volume growth.
• Onboard new customers effectively & successfully ensuring a seamless transition to the Area Sales Manager Team.
• Monitor competitor and Independent market activity and propositions to ensure you are offering our customers the best solutions and insight from the biggest Foodservice provider in the world.
• Deliver vs the market opportunity / target.

Highly commercial you’ll ideally have previous experience in a field sales role driving growth and results through the acquisition of new business. It goes without saying that you put the customer at the heart of everything you do providing the best solutions to support and enhance their business. Tenacious and resilient you’re a self-starter with the drive and determination to succeed and demonstrable experience of delivering against targets. You’ll also need to be confident with the adoption of new technology and new ways of working to improve the customer experience and optimise performance. Experience of Salesforce whilst not essential would be advantageous.

In return we offer a great basic salary along with uncapped bonus potential, a home‑based contract, company car, additional holiday purchase options to top up your annual leave and award‑winning products at virtually cost addition. You’ll have the opportunity to further enhance your skills through our industry‑leading Learning & Development programmes and with a Salesforce of over 500 people progress into a vast range of commercial roles to really develop your Brakes you can really be anything you want to be!

We’re not just looking for a good fit we want people who help to make us even better. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. We don’t want you to fit our culture we want you to define it. Bring your whole self to work. #BelongAtBrakes.

Why Brakes

Our Purpose - Connecting the world to share food and care for one another.

With our commitment to ethical & responsible sourcing and sustainability coupled with our award‑winning products you will have the might of the Brakes business behind you.

Additional Information

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to fit our culture we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us and our 8,000‑strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!

Remote Work: Yes

Employment Type: Full‑time

Key Skills

• Business Development
• Sales Experience
• B2B Sales
• Marketing
• Cold Calling
• Account Management
• Territory Management
• Salesforce
• Affiliate Marketing
• CRM Software
• Negotiation
• Lead Generation

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1